NPU-S August General Meeting is *THIS THURSDAY*

This Thursday, August 15th, will be our monthly NPU General Meeting, held as always, on the third Thursday of the month, 7pm to 9pm. This is a virtual meeting only.  There will not be an in-person option this month.

To register, go to http://bit.ly/NPUS-Meeting-Register. You must register with a valid email address, and the registration system will send you an email with your personal link to the meeting.

To attend the meeting by phone, call (646) 558 8656, meeting ID 993 2987 4388. We encourage phone attendees to also register!

Agenda

This month we'll have several items voting and review and comment.  We'll also have reports from the police, code enforcement, public works, and many more. See you there!

  • Matters for Voting:

    • Z-24-54 

    • An Ordinance by Councilmember Antonio Lewis to rezone 1050 Murphy  Avenue SW, 1078 Biglin Street SW and 1100 Sylvan Road SW from I-1- C/BL (Light Industrial Conditional/BeltLine Overlay) to I-MIX/BL  (Industrial Mixed Use/BeltLine Overlay) to implement recommendations  of the BeltLine Subarea 2 Masterplan for Murphy Triangle; and for other  purposes. ATTACHMENT A

  • Matters for Review and Comment

    • LOR-24-4 - Applicant seeks to reinstate two historical lot of record. 1137 Brewster Street SW

    • Alcohol License Applications (LRB) -2317 Cascade Rd

NPU-S Calendar of Events: Aug 11 - Aug 17

Coming up this week on the NPU-S calendar!

NPU-S Events:

  • Sun Aug 11, 4:45pm. Executive Committee meeting. The NPU is guided by the Executive Committee.  The Executive Committee is comprised of the Officers, the chairs of the Standing Committees, and a representative for each qualifying Neighborhood Organization. 

    The Executive Committee meets every second Sunday of the month at 4:45 pm. 
  • Mon Aug 12, 0:00am. Yard Trimmings Collected. Due to staffing shortages, yard trimmings will be collected every other week until further notice. This week, yard trimmings WILL be collected.

    Trash and recycling are collected weekly as usual.
  • Mon Aug 12, 6:30pm. Bush Mountain Community Organization. Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83729649966

    Call in: +1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 837 2964 9966
  • Tue Aug 13, 6:00pm. Graymont Drive Neighborhood Association.
  • Wed Aug 14, 6:30pm. NPU-S Quality of Life Committee Meeting. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83127122349.

    This committee makes recommendations to the NPU about:

    1. all matters related to social services, health care, police, and fire protection;
    2. all matters related to recreation, parks, libraries, and cultural affairs;
    3. and all matters related to a pleasant and healthful environment, including, but not limited to: sanitary services, water and sewer facilities and services, and noise quality.
    Janelle Wright, Chair: quality@npu-s.org
    The Quality of Life Committee meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30pm
  • Thu Aug 15, 7:00pm. NPU-S General Meeting. Our monthly community meeting! Find out what's happening in your neighborhood and let the City know what you think. 

    To attend over videoconferencing, you must register beforehand at  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0udeCgqT8pEtycXQZ9s7Tk4_0J_73DZmQD

    Otherwise, you can call in at 
    Phone: (646) 558 8656
    Meeting ID: 993 2987 4388

    Supporting documents, including the agenda, can be found at http://bit.ly/NPUS-Meeting-Docs
If you have any local events that you'd like to see on the NPU-S calendar, please send email to events@npu-s.org.Please be sure to include the date, time, and location of your event!

NPU-S Calendar of Events: Aug 4 - Aug 10

Coming up this week on the NPU-S calendar!

NPU-S Events:

  • Mon -Fri Yard Trimmings NOT Collected. Due to staffing shortages, yard trimmings will be collected every other week until further notice. This week, yard trimmings WILL NOT be collected.
    Trash and recycling are collected weekly as usual.
  • Tue Aug 6, 6:00pm. Friends of James Orange Park. James Orange Recreation Center, 1305 Oakland Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA. Monthly in-person meeting for the Friends of James Orange Park group and representatives of City of Atlanta Parks and Recreation. The meeting is held every month at the recreation center.
  • Wed Aug 7, 6:15pm. NPU-S Land Use Committee meeting. This committee makes recommendations to the NPU about:
    1. all matters related to the development of residential, commercial, and other large-scale development projects;
    2. all matters related to zoning, economic development, business expansion and retention, and urban design;
    3. all matters related to traffic and transportation planning;
    4. and all matters related to enforcement of City Codes.

    Karen Babino, Chair: land@npu-s.org. 770-912-3922 cell

    The Land Use Committee meets every 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:15 pm
    • Video: https://zoom.us/j/99268781798
      Meeting ID: 992 6878 1798
    • One tap mobile +13126266799,,99268781798# 
    • Phone: 312 626 6799 
      Meeting ID: 992 6878 1798
  • Sat Aug 10, 10:00am. WAWA: Service Saturdays. Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA. Registration required: wawa-online.eventbrite.com WAWA 404 752 5385
If you have any local events that you'd like to see on the NPU-S calendar, please send email to events@npu-s.org.Please be sure to include the date, time, and location of your event!

August Policy Meeting

Hello Neighbors!

This Thursday will be the August NPU-S Policy committee meeting!

This committee makes recommendations to the NPU about:
all matters related to the citywide Atlanta Planning and Advisory Board;
all matters related to the NPU's official policies and positions on internal, citywide, and regional issues;
and all matters related to the relationship of the NPU with its neighboring NPUs, neighborhoods, and municipalities.

This thirsday's meeting will center around the NPU-S Bylaws. All NPU's MUST turn in bylaws yearly in the fall so this meeting we will look at what we currently have. As you all know, the NPU as well as all recognized neighborhood orgs must turn in by laws to the city annually so all Neighborhood org leaders are urged to attend or send a representative to participate in this conversation! See you guys on Thursday!

Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting
us06web.zoom.us

Quadrus Black
NPU-S Chair

NPU-S Calendar of Events: Jul 28 - Aug 3

Coming up this week on the NPU-S calendar!

NPU-S Events:

  • Mon -Fri Yard Trimmings Collected. Due to staffing shortages, yard trimmings will be collected every other week until further notice. This week, yard trimmings WILL be collected.

    Trash and recycling are collected weekly as usual.
  • Thu Aug 1, 6:00pm. NPU-S Policy Committee meeting. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86841093770. This committee makes recommendations to the NPU about:
    1. all matters related to the citywide Atlanta Planning and Advisory Board;
    2. all matters related to the NPU's official policies and positions on internal, citywide, and regional issues;
    3. and all matters related to the relationship of the NPU with its neighboring NPUs, neighborhoods, and municipalities.

    Contact: policy@npu-s.org
    The Policy Committee meets every 2nd Thursday at 6:00pm:
If you have any local events that you'd like to see on the NPU-S calendar, please send email to events@npu-s.org.Please be sure to include the date, time, and location of your event!

MARTA Connect Campbellton Newsletter

 

Connect Campbellton Newsletter

July 2024  

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Be a part of shaping the future of transit along Campbellton Road!  

Join MARTA on Tuesday, August 13 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM for an in-person Community Information Session. Discover more about the impactful transit investments unfolding in the Campbellton Corridor - including Southwest Atlanta's first bus rapid transit (BRT) project and an updated Transit Hub at Greenbriar.  

At this Community Information Session, there will be an open house to learn more about the project and ask questions of the MARTA project team one-on-one, as well as a project presentation starting at 7:00 PM.

a poster for a community information session on August 13 from 6-8 PM at 2800 Campbellton Rd.

MARTA will provide updates on: 

  • Economic & Transit Oriented Development master plan  

  • Project design 


  • Project funding process

Refreshments will be provided.   


We look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions regarding the event please email campbellton@itsmarta.com.

Please RSVP Here

COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS

On Saturday July 20, members of the MARTA team attended the 21st annual Greenbriar Mall Back to School Bash. We had a great time speaking with parents about transit options and benefits and handing out back-to-school supplies.  

Over the next several weeks, MARTA staff will be in the corridor at bus stops, riding route 83, and delivering project information to businesses and residents along Campbellton Road.

If you would like to recommend a community event or location for MARTA to speak about the Campbellton Community Investment Corridor, please email campbellton@itsmarta.com.

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2024 Proposed Solid Waste Rates

The Department of Public Works Solid Waste Services (SWS) operates as an enterprise fund of the City and currently services approximately 100,000 residential solid waste and recycling accounts and 350 multifamily and City accounts. Revenue comes from solid waste fees in accordance with Chapter 130 of the City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances.

The City Utilities Committee of the Atlanta City Council held a public hearing July 9, 2024, on proposed legislation, 24-O-1214, to amend the code to adjust the taxes, assessments, service fees, and charges for solid waste services. The proposed Fiscal Year 2025 rate adjustment of 3.5% and 2% in subsequent years, 2026 and 2027.

This legislation will go before the full body of Atlanta City Council for adoption on Monday, August 5, 2024.

Attached is one-page overview of the 2024 Proposed Solid Waste Rates. You can also view the document here. Please share this information with your NPU body.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Valarie Miles at the Department of Public Works at Vmiles@atlantaga.gov or 404-330-6240.